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The Engagement Rings Archive

The ones that got away... If you see anything you like let us know, and we can help you source something similar

Art Deco Engagement Rings Art Deco Engagement Rings
Edwardian Engagement Rings Edwardian Engagement Rings
Victorian Engagement Rings Victorian Engagement Rings
Georgian Engagement Rings Georgian Engagement Rings
Mid-Century Engagement Rings Mid-Century Engagement Rings
Art Nouveau Engagement Rings Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Retro Engagement Rings Retro Engagement Rings
Modern Engagement Rings Modern Engagement Rings
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  1. Edwardian 15ct Gold Ring with Ornate Settings set with Two Rubies & One Old Mine Cut Diamond
    Edwardian 15ct Gold Ring with Ornate Settings set with Two Rubies & One Old Mine Cut DiamondSold
  2. Early 20th Century 18ct White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring with Diamond set Shoulders
    Early 20th Century 18ct White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring with Diamond set ShouldersSold
  3. Art Deco Platinum Ring set with a Large Peridot & Diamonds
    Art Deco Platinum Ring set with a Large Peridot & DiamondsSold
  4. Regency 18ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Ring
    Regency 18ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond RingSold
  5. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster RingSold
  6. Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Marquise Ring
    Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Marquise RingSold
  7. Gold Georgian Opening Hands Fede Gimmel Ring
    Gold Georgian Opening Hands Fede Gimmel RingSold
  8. Victorian 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring with Scroll Motifs on the Shoulders
    Victorian 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring with Scroll Motifs on the ShouldersSold
  9. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Octagonal Shaped Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Octagonal Shaped RingSold
  10. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Cluster RingSold
  11. Edwardian 18ct Gold Double Snake Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Double Snake RingSold
  12. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Rub Over Set Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Rub Over Set RingSold
  13. French Import Early 20th Century 18ct Gold & Platinum, Pink Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring
    French Import Early 20th Century 18ct Gold & Platinum, Pink Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  14. Georgian 18ct Gold & Silver, Diamond Cluster Ring
    Georgian 18ct Gold & Silver, Diamond Cluster RingSold
  15. Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Bombè Diamond Ring
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Bombè Diamond RingSold
  16. Early 20th Century 14ct Gold & Platinum, Aquamarine Ruby & Diamond Ring
    Early 20th Century 14ct Gold & Platinum, Aquamarine Ruby & Diamond RingSold
  17. Art Deco 18ct Gold, Moonstone, Diamond & Ruby Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold, Moonstone, Diamond & Ruby RingSold
  18. Edwardian Platinum, Three Stone Diamond Ring
    Edwardian Platinum, Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  19. Edwardian 18ct Gold Moonstone Ruby & Diamond Heart & Arrow Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Moonstone Ruby & Diamond Heart & Arrow RingSold
  20. Early 20th Century, 18ct Gold & Platinum Three Stone Diamond Ring
    Early 20th Century, 18ct Gold & Platinum Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  21. Georgian Emerald & 18ct Gold Five Stone Ring
    Georgian Emerald & 18ct Gold Five Stone RingSold
  22. Art Nouveau 18ct White & Yellow Gold, Ruby & Diamond Ring
    Art Nouveau 18ct White & Yellow Gold, Ruby & Diamond RingSold
  23. Art Deco Iridium & Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Five Row Ring
    Art Deco Iridium & Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Five Row RingSold
  24. Art Deco Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Art Deco Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  25. Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond RingSold
  26. Victorian 18ct Gold, Five Stone Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold, Five Stone Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl RingSold
  27. Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum Emerald & Diamond Rectangular Ring
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum Emerald & Diamond Rectangular RingSold
  28. Edwardian 18ct Gold Marquise Ring set with an Aquamarine & Diamonds
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Marquise Ring set with an Aquamarine & DiamondsSold
  29. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Emerald & Diamond Crossover Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Emerald & Diamond Crossover Ring with Diamond Set ShouldersSold
  30. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Triple Cluster RingSold
  31. Art Deco Platinum, Onyx & Diamond Marquise Shaped Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Onyx & Diamond Marquise Shaped RingSold
  32. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Opal & Rose Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Opal & Rose Diamond Cluster RingSold
  33. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Double Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Double Cluster RingSold
  34. Art Deco 18ct White Gold Ring set with a Half Carat Diamond with ornate Small Diamond set Detail
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold Ring set with a Half Carat Diamond with ornate Small Diamond set DetailSold
  35. Victorian 18ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Rub Over set Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Rub Over set RingSold
  36. Art Deco Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster RingSold
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An 'antique' engagement ring is a ring that is at least 100 years old — so anything made around 1920 or before. Our Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and Art Nouveau engagement rings are all antique.
A 'vintage' engagement ring was made between 50 and 100 years ago — broadly 1920 to 1970. Our Art Deco, Retro and Mid-Century engagement rings fall under the vintage banner.
Yes. We only sell 100% original, one-of-a-kind engagement rings, handmade by master craftsmen up to 200 years ago. We do not sell modern reproductions or mass-produced rings made in an 'antique style'. Every ring is the real thing, with its own story to tell.
Generally very good, especially given their age — we select only the finest examples. In the rare case a ring shows notable wear or damage, we say so in its description. You are always welcome to ask for more images or video, or see a ring in person at our Mayfair showroom.
Yes. Our antique engagement rings predate modern diamond mining, so they are inherently conflict-free — buying one adds no new demand for mining and contributes nothing to the problems that come with it. Read our ethical policy →
The old "one to three months' salary" rule is unromantic and, for many people, unrealistic — and it is not something we believe in. Decide on a budget you are comfortable with and find a ring you both love within it. Our guide to engagement ring budgets →
The classics: cluster, solitaire, three stone, five stone, marquise and crossover rings. Diamonds, sapphires and rubies remain the most sought-after stones for their beauty and durability, with emeralds and semi-precious stones such as aquamarine increasingly popular. Don't be afraid to use your imagination.
Victorian (1839–1901), Edwardian (1901–1914) and Art Deco (1920–1935) — a golden age for jewellery, when style and technical innovation converged. Rings from these eras are increasingly hard to find in good condition, which is why they hold their value so well.

Almost all of them, yes — and your first sizing is free, carried out by one of the best jewellers in the trade. The small minority of rings that cannot be sized (intricately carved shanks, stones running the whole way round) are clearly marked on their product page.

If you don't know your partner's size, print our ring measurer and check one of their existing rings against it. If that's not possible without giving the game away, propose first and use your free sizing afterwards — send the ring back to us or visit the showroom together, and we'll measure and size it within a few working days.

Any more questions? Contact Us